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Discover some of northern Italy’s best cuisine on this food adventure from Turin in the Piedmont region to the iconic city of Bologna
While many cities across Italy are justifiably renowned for their cuisine, the country’s northern reaches often fly under-the-radar. Discover some of the north’s most delicious culinary traditions on this nine-day food adventure. Sample hazelnut-infused chocolate and the delectable flavours of the slow food movement in elegant Turin. Hunt for white truffles and savour exquisite Barolo and Barbaresco wines in the picturesque, castle-studded hills of the Piedmont region. Explore the culinary traditions of the Cinque Terre, sampling local specialties like focaccia and farinata (savoury street food pancakes), and learning how to make Ligurian pesto from scratch with a hands-on demonstration. Finish up in gastronomically-rich Bologna, where local producers prized ham and some of the best balsamic vinegar in the country.
- Start
- Turin, Italy
- Finish
- Bologna, Italy
- Destination
- Italy
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Food Collection
- Code
- PEZF
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Italy is a foodie's paradise, but as a visitor it can be hard to escape the tourist traps. Your local leaders will give you an insider's guide to this epicurean wonderland.
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The Piedmont region is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy, gifted with picturesque hills topped with centuries-old castles, pretty towns. It also produces some of the best wine grapes in the country and rare white truffles.
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If you thought its pastel-hued buildings and breathtaking coastline was the only thing the Cinque Terre had going for it, you’re going to be pleasantly surprised by its cuisine. On top of freshly caught anchovies and fish, make sure to try freshly baked focaccia and pesto – regional specialties.
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Tasting the real balsamic vinegar in an attic of a former farm house is a revelation – it'll be hard to go back to the mass-produced version after this.
Is this trip right for you?
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Many hotel rooms in Europe are not equipped with air-conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same sex. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it while you can. If you’d prefer not to share, a single room supplement is available at an additional charge. Please ask your travel consultant for more details, and please note that in some hotels a single supplement exclusion applies where single rooms are not available. Hotel rooms in Europe can seem rather small by American or Australian standards and often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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This journey is new to our range this year. While we have thoroughly researched and carefully considered every detail of this itinerary it is sometimes necessary to make small changes. Any changes that are made are based on feedback from past travellers and our ground staff with the goal of enhancing your experience.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Genova, or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Market Visit & Walking Tour of Turin
- Chocolate & Bicerin Tasting
- Vermouth Making Workshop
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Tenuta La Romana, or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Truffle Hunt
- Alba Orientation Walk
- Piedmontese & Truffle Cooking Class
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Tenuta La Romana, or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cheese Degustation & Farm Visit
- 2 Family Wineries - Visits & Tastings
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
The wineries that you visit and location of the agriturismo may vary depending on availability. If any of these locations are unavailable, you will visit a comparable location in its place. Meals are also subject to change depending on the location visited and seasonal availability of produce.Accommodation
- Hotel Oasi, or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration
Optional Activities
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour - EUR35
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Oasi, or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cinque Terre Food Tasting Trail
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Touring, or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Parma Ham Production Visit & Lunch/Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Touring, or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bolognese & Regional Specialties Cooking Class
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinnerTransport
Private minibusAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature stay in Agriturismo (2 nights)Included Activities
- Market Visit & Walking Tour of Turin
- Chocolate & Bicerin Tasting
- Vermouth Making Workshop
- Truffle Hunt
- Alba Orientation Walk
- Piedmontese & Truffle Cooking Class
- Cheese Degustation & Farm Visit
- 2 Family Wineries - Visits & Tastings
- 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration
- Cinque Terre Food Tasting Trail
- Parma Ham Production Visit & Lunch/Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
- Bolognese & Regional Specialties Cooking Class
Dates & availability
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Important notes
Many hotels in Italy have stairs instead of lifts. This means you will have to carry your own luggage, often up multiple flights of stairs. Make sure to pack accordingly and travel light if you think this will be a concern.
A Single Supplement is available on this trip, however spaces are limited. Please ask your booking agent for more information.

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